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SELECTMEN’S MEETING
Monday, September 22, 2014
Selectmen Meeting Room
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
6:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION (1 hour)
1. Exemption 3: Joint Meeting School Committee on Coalition and Collective Bargaining
7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 min.)
7:10 p.m. SELECTMEN CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS (5 min.)
7:15 p.m. TOWN MANAGER REPORT (5 min.)
7:20 p.m. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Grant of Location – Teleport Communications– Hayden Avenue – 7:00 p.m. (5 min.)
2. Approve Lexpress Fare Increase (5 min.)
3. Approve Town Celebrations Committee Planning Martin Luther King Celebration (5 min.)
4. FY2015 Water/Sewer Rate Setting Hearing – 7:00 p.m. (20 min.)
5. Discuss Franklin School Apartments Property Option Agreement for Refinancing (20 min.)
6. Shade Street Traffic Calming Project Update (15 min.)
7. Public Works Recommendation (15 min.)
a. Adding Bike Lanes on Bedford Street
b. No Parking Signs at Worthen/Massachusetts Avenue Intersection
8. Town Operation of Visitors’ Center (30 min.)
9. Request for License by Scottish Rite for Access to New Parking Area (5 min.)
10. Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fire Union (5 min.)
11. Approve Entertainment License – Inn at Hastings Park (5 min.)
12. Approve and Sign Warrant for Special Election on November 4, 2014 (5 min.)
13. Town Manager Appointments – Commission on Disability (5 min.)
14. Selectmen September Committee Appointment/Reappointments/Resignations (5 min.)
15. Approve Solar RFQ Vendor Selection and MOU for Hartwell Avenue Site (10 min.)
9:45 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA (5 min.)
1. Water and Sewer Commitments and Adjustments
2. Approve Street Acceptance Timeline
3. Approve Submitting MPO Nomination Papers and Statement of Candidacy
4. Designate Members of the School Committee’s Policy Advisory Committee as Special
Municipal Employees
5. Approve Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremonies
6. Approve Selectmen Minutes
7. Approve Selectmen Executive Session Minutes
9:50 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION (10 min.)
1. Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining – Lexington Municipal Management Association
10:00 p.m. ADJOURN
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen is tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2014 in
the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
UDATE:U USTAFF: U UITEM NUMBER:U
September 22, 2014 William P. Hadley, Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing for Grant of Location
Install and maintain approximately 1175 feet of 4” PVC in Hayden Ave.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Department of Public Works/Engineering has reviewed the petition, plan and order
of Teleport Communications for a Grant of Location to install approximately 1175 feet of
4” conduit in Hayden Ave. from Mass DOT layout to 45-55 Hayden Ave. A street
Opening Permit is required prior to excavation.* Since this petition appears to be in
order, we recommend that approval be granted.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the petition for Teleport Communications to install and maintain
approximately 1175 feet of 4” PVC conduit in Hayden Ave.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Engineering Division
* Hayden Ave is under moratorium as it has been recently paved. Under the conditions
of the street opening permit, a curb to curb mill and overlay will be required as well as
other requirements per the Town of Lexington specifications for work in moratorium
roads.
NOTICE TO ABUTTERS
September 5th, 2014
In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.),
you are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room,
Town Office Building, of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, on September 22nd, 2014
at 7:00 p.m., upon the following petition of National Grid for permission to construct and location
for gas mains and the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and
appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and accomplish the
objects of said Company; and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same
under the following public way(s) of Lexington:
Hayden Ave:
To install approximately 1175 feet of 4” conduit in Hayden Ave. from Mass DOT layout to
45-55 Hayden Ave.
By: Tricia Malatesta
Engineering
Department of Public Works
Please direct inquiries to: David Edgar, Siena Engineering Group, (781) 221-8400 x 7005
CC:
David Edgar
Siena Engineering Group
50 Mall Road
Suite 203
Burlington, MA 01803
Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc.
65 Hayden Ave.
Lexington, MA 02421
Drake Behrakis & David Quinn, Trustees
The Kerasi Trust
c/o Meredith & Grew
160 Federal St
15th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
92 Hayden Ave Trust
c/o Boston Properties Inc Tax Dept
800 Boylston St
Suite 1900
Boston, MA 02199
95 Hayden LLC
c/o Hobbs Brook Management LLC
225 Wyman Street
Waltham, MA 02454
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER:
September 22, 2014 Jeanette Rebecchi I.2
SUBJECT:
Lexpress Adult Cash Fare Increase
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As an operator of a fixed route bus system, the Town of Lexington is required by the Americans
with Disabilities Act to provide paratransit service to eligible residents within ¾ miles of its
fixed route service (i.e. Lexpress). The paratransit fare can cost no more than twice the cash fare
of the local fixed-route transit service. The MBTA had filled this role by providing a paratransit
service called the RIDE.
In FY13 the MBTA created a Premium Service Area which charges the RIDE customer $5.00
per ride in areas of the region further than ¾ mile from an MBTA route. Part of the Lexpress
Service Area falls within this Premium Service Area. As a result, the Town created a Paratransit
Reimbursement Policy to reimburse the RIDE customer the dollar difference between what they
should legally be paying in the Lexpress Service Area ($4.00) and what the RIDE was charging
them ($5.00).
This September the Federal Transit Administration informed the Town that this Reimbursement
Policy is not compliant with the ADA. Therefore, the Lexpress adult cash fare will need to
increase from $2.00 to $2.50 effective January 1, 2015 to ensure that the RIDE customer is
paying the appropriate amount in the Lexpress Service Area.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Minimal. Approximately 5200 Lexpress rides are provided to adults paying with cash each year.
This comprises around 6% of the service’s total ridership. When considering the price elasticity
of bus fares, one can assume that the impact on cash fare receipts would be negligible since the
riders lost due to the higher price point will be offset by the higher cost per ride.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
To raise the Lexpress adult cash fare from $2.00 to $2.50 effective January 1, 2015.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
N/A
MEMORANDUM
TO: Carl Valente, Town Manager
FROM: Jeanette Rebecchi, Transportation Manager
DATE: September 11, 2014
SUBJECT: Lexpress Cash Fare Increase
Summary
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has ruled that the Town’s Paratransit Reimbursement
Policy is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As a result, the
Lexpress adult cash fare will need to increase from $2.00 to $2.50 effective January 1, 2015.
Lexpress Paratransit Requirements
As an operator of a fixed route bus system, the Town of Lexington is required by the ADA to
provide paratransit service to eligible residents within ¾ miles of its fixed route service (i.e.
Lexpress). The MBTA had filled this role by providing a paratransit service called the RIDE for
just $2.00 per trip. However, in FY2013 the RIDE fare increased to $4.00 per ADA trip (reduced
to $3.00 effective January, 2014) and $5.00 per trip in their new Premium Service Area. The new
Premium Service Area encompasses all locations further than ¾ miles from an MBTA bus route.
The ADA requires that paratransit fares cost no more than twice the cash fare of the local fixed-
route transit service. All paratransit users traveling within ¾ miles of Lexpress cannot be charged
more than twice the highest cash fare of Lexpress, or $4.00. Since parts of the Lexpress service
area fall within the $5.00 RIDE Premium Service Area (shown in red below), the Town of
Lexington is required to have a plan in place to provide paratransit service for $4.00 per ride
during the operating hours of Lexpress.
ADA Compliance
In FY13, the Town created a Paratransit Reimbursement Policy which reimburses qualifying
RIDE customers the dollar difference between the $5.00 Premium RIDE charge and the $4.00
paratransit fare limit mandated in the Lexpress service area. To date no one has come forward to
request reimbursement.
When the MBTA reissued the FY15 RFP for Suburban Transportation funding this fall, they
requested that the Town provide documentation that the FTA approves of our Paratransit
Reimbursement Policy. Unfortunately, on September 8th the FTA ruled that this policy is not in
compliance with the ADA. The alternative is to either provide our own paratransit service, or
raise the adult cash fare to $2.50 so the RIDE Premium Service Area will cost no more than
twice the cash fare of Lexpress, or $5.00. The Transportation Advisory Committee and Human
Services staff recommend the latter.
Fare Increase Impact
Approximately 5200 Lexpress rides are provided to adults paying with cash each year. This
comprises around 6% of the service’s total ridership. When considering the price elasticity of bus
fares, one can assume that the impact on cash fare receipts would be negligible since the riders
lost due to the higher price point will be offset by the higher cost per ride. From a public
relations standpoint, we will be working with TAC over the next several months to brainstorm
ways to reduce the financial impact to adult riders.
Implementation
The MBTA has agreed to accept our Suburban Transportation grant application as long as we are
in compliance with the ADA by the time we begin collecting funding in January. Since the RFP
is due by October 2nd, the Board of Selectmen will need to approve the fare increase at their
September 22nd meeting. Regardless of the status of our MBTA grant, the Town of Lexington
must comply with ADA regulations as soon as possible.
MEMORANDUM
Lexpress Paratransit Reimbursement Policy
Overview
To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, the Town of Lexington in conjunction with the
MBTA has instituted a Paratransit Reimbursement Policy. Under this policy, RIDE customers
can request reimbursement for the additional Premium fare paid to use the RIDE for trips
beginning and ending in the Lexpress service area
Implementation
The Office of Transportation Access (OTA) that oversees the RIDE contract provides
administrative support for this policy. RIDE customers seeking reimbursement contact the OTA
to initiate the reimbursement process and authorize a release of their trip history records to the
Town of Lexington. The OTA will then send trip records to the Town of Lexington
Transportation Services Division for reimbursement on a quarterly basis. The trip history records
list the customer’s name, trip date, trip time, fare collected, and pickup and drop-off locations.
Once the trip history records are received, Transportation Services staff verify which trips
qualify for reimbursement by referring to a detailed map of the service areas (see page two or
http://tinyurl.com/LexpressParatransit). The map area shown in red is where the Lexpress
Service Area (restricted to $4/trip) overlaps with the RIDE’s Premium Service Area ($5/trip).
The Town of Lexington will reimburse the $1.00 difference for the following trips:
RIDE trips beginning and ending in red
RIDE trips beginning in red and ending in blue
RIDE trips beginning in blue and ending in red
Payment to the RIDE customer occurs on a quarterly basis via check or direct deposit from the
Town of Lexington Human Services Department’s Supportive Living budget.
Lexpress Service Area•¾ mile from Lexpress routes•RIDE customers can pay no more than 2x the general fare of the local fixed route, or $4.00
Premium RIDE Territory within Lexpress Service Area Raising the adult cash fare to $2.50 will ensure that RIDE customers are paying the appropriate amount in the Lexpress Service Area$4.00 for the RIDE$5.00 for the RIDE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: 9/22/14 STAFF: Lynne Pease ITEM NUMBER: I.3
SUBJECT:
Approve Town Celebrations Committee Planning Martin Luther King Celebration
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Town Celebrations Committee has had discussions with and would like your approval to
add the MLK Day Commemoration as part of the committee’s responsibilities. They are also
requesting that a Selectmen Gift Account be set up to deposit funds that the MLK group
currently has and that you appoint Sam Zales to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee.
Sam Zales will be at your meeting to answer any of your questions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the Town Celebrations Committee planning the Martin Luther King Day
Commemorations.
Motion to approve establishing a Selectmen’s Gift Account for the Town Celebrations
Committee/Martin Luther King Commemoration funds and to accept the funds.
Motion to appoint Sam Zales to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee for a term to expire June
30, 2015.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen’s Office
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: STAFF: ITEM NUMBER:
September 22, 2014 Aaron Henry, Planning I.5
SUBJECT:
Discuss Franklin School Apartments Property Option Agreement for Financing
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Community Builders (TCB) have been negotiating a complex refinancing of the property in
order to secure lower mortgage interest rates, and add approximately $750,000 in the property’s
replacement reserves. Because TCB still has a mortgage from the Town for the site, the Board’s
approval is necessary in order to complete the refinancing. Staff from TCB will be present to
walk through a short presentation on the proposed debt restructuring.
The BOS first approved this deal in July of 2013. However as the details emerged, staff returned
to the Board in April of 2014, and feel it again necessary. Both parties expect this to be the final
visit. Please see the attached memo to the Town Manager for a more detailed description of the
requests. Below are the two elements that have changed since April:
1. Intervening ReFi – To cover the potential for a refi in the intervening years, as opposed to
a default, HUD requests that if it still has any interest in the property in 2049, the Town’s
option is automatically extended 15 years to 2064.
2. Cash Flow Modification – The current arrangement entitles the Town to HALF of any
cash flow (essentially profit) that the project generates, which is to be reduced to 30%.
Through a careful analysis, we have identified that under the current mortgage there is
never going to be any positive cash flow in this project. Under the proposed refinancing,
however, we do expect positive cash flow. To put it plainly 30% of something is better
than 50% of nothing.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
As the details have emerged, the proposed refinancing deal seems to get better and better for the
Town. Under the proposed new financial structure we expect to actually see some a return on
the property. While it is difficult to forecast, we expect it to be in the thousands per year.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the terms of the refinancing as outlined by Staff and authorize the Town
Manager to endorse any documents that may be necessary to effectuate the deal.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
TMO
MEMORANDUM
TO: Carl Valente, Town Manager
FROM: Aaron Henry, Assistant Planning Director
DATE: August 25, 2014 (rev. 9/18/14)
SUBJECT: Franklin School ReFi Summary
The meeting between our staff and that of The Community Builders (TCB) on August 21, was very
productive, allowing us to accurately frame the issues and discuss their approach to the Selectmen. TCB
requests an agenda item on the September 22, 2014 meeting. The Town has been represented in this
effort by myself, Ben Eastwood of Anderson & Kreiger, and Dan Gaulin from the Regional Housing
Services Office.
BACKGROUND
The site’s current financing was put in place in 2008, allowing TCB to make important capital
improvement investments in the property. This mortgage matures in 2047. Unfortunately the interest
rates were not as low as they have been in the intervening years, and the investment in the building
drew down their capital reserves. The current refinancing proposal would address both of these points,
lowering their interest rate while replenishing the capital reserves with approximately $750,000.
Since the outline of this deal were approved by the Selectmen in July 2013, the details of this project
have gone through two changes, the first in April 2014, and those before us now.
MODIFICATIONS AGREED TO IN APRIL
1. MassHousing requires that the affordable units be placed under a perpetual deed restriction. This is
now a standard requirement by MassHousing. Since this property is not currently subject to such a
restriction, this does affect the property’s value and limit the Town’s possibilities for the site.
2. The lenders (US HUD and MassHousing) wish to amend the Land Disposition Agreement (or LDA) to
remove all completed or satisfied conditions it contained.
3. Changes to the terms and triggers of the Town’s Option to Purchase (valued at $39,000 plus debt):
3.1. The option may be exercised at the time of a mortgage default (no change); or
3.2. If the Town passes on this opportunity, it gets a second chance 15 years after the maturation of
the proposed mortgage (2064). That is, the new mortgage will mature in 2049, but the second
part to our option won’t vest until 2064 – reflecting HUD’s requirement that the entity
assuming the (foreclosed) mortgage gets time to right the ship.
LATEST PROPOSALS
Since April, the lenders have requested two other changes:
1. Intervening ReFi – To cover the potential for a refi in the intervening years, as opposed to a default,
HUD requests that if it still has any interest in the property on [August] 1, 2049, the Town’s option is
automatically extended 15 years to 2064.
2. Cash Flow Modification – The current arrangement entitles the Town to HALF of any cash flow
(essentially profit) that the project generates. Under the proposed deal, the Town is being
requested to relinquish some of its rights to cash flow. Through a careful analysis of the proposed
deal by both Town Counsel’s office and the RHSO, we have identified that under the current
mortgage there was never going to be any positive cash flow in this project. Under the proposed
refinancing, however, we do expect positive cash flow, but the deal is structured in such a way that
much of it will be used to pay down subordinate debt. In essence, we are being asked to reduce our
share from 50% to 30%. To put it plainly 30% of something is better than 50% of nothing.
REVIEW OF APRIL 16, 2014 SELECTEMEN’S MEETING
As the vote to approve the changes in April came with a dissenting vote and an abstention, staff
reviewed the tape in attempt to minimize any confusion over the proposed deal. While some of this
should have been covered in the above memo, to be clear:
1. The term of the current mortgage is 39 years. It began in 2008 and matures in 2047. The interest
rate for this mortgage is 9.6%. The term of the proposed mortgage is 35 years (2014 – 2049). The
interest rate for this mortgage is currently estimated at 4.25%.
2. The 2008 refinancing did change the mix of units in the development:
50% AMI 80‐120% AMI Market TOTAL
Original 10 28 2 40
2008 Refi 10 20 8 38
3. The current financing structure of the deal includes a first mortgage with MassHousing, a second
mortgage under the now‐defunct SHARP program, and several deferred “soft” debts – which are all
subordinate to our interest as fee owner of the land. This deal will pay off MassHousing’s mortgage,
which will be replaced by a HUD‐guaranteed mortgage. Other outstanding debt in the deal includes
a MassHousing capital reserve loan, the developer fee, and the SHARP loan.
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION
Due to the significant amount of debt in the project (beyond the first mortgage) staff is comfortable
with the changes requested. The cash flow modification sounds worse than it is, due to the fact that
there is almost no chance of the project ever generating profit over any of the probably scenarios
described below. In fact, extending out the Town’s option an addition 15 years is probably wise
considering how much debt would be paid off during such time – critical because exercising our option
means not just buying the site back for the $39,000 but also taking on all debt still in the project.
Because the affordable units will be now subject to a long‐term deed restriction, there is almost no
reason for us to ever take the site back, but certainly no reason to do it if there’s still debt that we’d also
have to assume.
We are pleased to report that the legal fees generated by the Town’s review of this project, up to
$25,000, will be covered within the projects refi budget and not from the Town’s general fund.
SCENARIOS
Because there are so many permutations, describing some examples might help explain the changes:
SCENARIO #1—EVERYTHING GOES ACCORDING TO PLAN
There is never any foreclosure and the first mortgage gets paid off at maturity the way it is supposed to.
In this case, the Town would be able to exercise its option beginning in 2049.
NOTE: There may still be significant debt on the books at this time, despite the first mortgage
discharge. An estimate on this number is in the works, but it could be as high as $2 million. If
this holds true, exercising the option might not make economic sense.
SCENARIO #2—THINGS GO MILDLY BAD
Things never get so dire as to trigger default, however, there are issues at some point along the way that
triggers a refinancing with a HUD‐insured loan. In this case, the Town’s option date extends out to 2064.
NOTE: Similar to the first scenario, there will still be debt on the books in 2064, despite the
mortgage refi. Forecasting the precise numbers at this time is very difficult, and a decision
whether to exercise our right to “buy back” the site could only be made at that time.
SCENARIO #3—UH‐OH, TCB DEFAULTS ON ITS LOAN!
The lender intends to foreclose or take a deed in lieu of foreclosure due to a borrower default. In this
case, the Town will have two options:
1. Exercise its option upon receiving notice of an intent to foreclose subject to debt; or
2. Pass, in which case the option maturity is delayed 50 years from the date the foreclosing lender,
or its assignee, acquires title.
Franklin School ApartmentsBoard of Selectman MeetingSeptember 22, 2014
2Purpose of Refinancing•The objective of this transaction is to preserve the affordabilityof Franklin School Apartments •A deposit of $725,000 will ensure that capital needs are covered over the next 20 years•Reduced debt load on the property will result in significant amount of cash flow that will be used to reduce secondary debt
3Overview•History of the 2008 debt restructure•Proposed debt restructuring•Extension of the maturity of the Purchase Option Agreement•Cash flow sharing framework•Existing•Post Refinancing cash•Town’s legal fees involved in this transaction•Conclusion and Q&A
4History of the 2008 Debt Restructure •MassHousing lent the property $3.5MM used for a complete renovation of buildings and site. •MassHousing restructured the property’s debt:•Existing 1stmortgage’s term was extended to 2047 and repaid out of excess cash flow. •SHARP loan, currently in 2ndposition, had its interest rate reduced to 5% and its term also extended to 2047
5Proposed Debt Restructuring Balance as of March 31, 2014Current Debt Structure:Lender Loan balance Interest Rate Maturity DateMassHousing Loan 1 2,091,274 9.60% 12/31/2047MassHousing Loan 2 3,413,471 5.25% 12/31/2047Total MassHousing debt Obligation 5,504,745 SHARP Loan Principal 1,365,778 5% 12/31/2047SHARP Loan Interest 1,460,003 Total SHARP debt Obligation 2,825,781 Town of Lexington 390,000 10% 12/31/2048Post Refinancing Debt Structure:Lender Loan balance Interest Rate Maturity DateHUD 223(f) Loan 3,200,000 4.25% 12/31/2049Transaction costs (190,000 )Replacement Reserve deposit (725,000 )Repayment Floor 2,285,000 MassHousing ‐B Note 3,219,745 5.25% 12/31/2064SHARP Loan Principal 1,365,778 5% 12/31/2064SHARP Loan Interest 1,460,003 Town of Lexington 390,000 10% 12/31/2049
6Extension of Purchase Option Agreement to 2064•HUD’s Office of General Counsel in Boston 1)Concerned with the 2049 purchase option date and whether that creates a negative impact on the property or stakeholders between now and then. 2)HUD requested that the Option period remain open as long as HUD has an insured mortgage on the property3)The Town may exercise the Option at the time of a mortgage default (agreed to in April)- If the Option is not exercised then, it may be exercised 15 years after the HUD mortgage matures in 2064.
7Cash Flow Sharing Framework•Existing framework:•MassHousing is entitled to all distributable cash as payment of outstanding debt•Post-refinancing framework:•Split of cash flow up to approximately $122k•$34k to TCB as payment of the Development Fee•$88k to MassHousing as payment of the B Note•Any cash flow above this will be distributed as follows:•75% to TCB as Incentive Management Fee–Agreement between the Town of Lexington and TCB: »The Town will receive up to 30% of cash flow•25% to MassHousing
8Town of Lexington Legal Fees •TCB has negotiated with Masshousing the payment of the Town of Lexington’s attorney’s fees associated with this transaction up to a total of $25,000•Payment of this fees will be covered by replacement reserve funds
9Questions•Thank you!
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: STAFF: ITEM NUMBER:
September 22, 2014 William P. Hadley, Director I.7a
SUBJECT:
Bicycle Lanes Along Bedford Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Bedford Street has been identified by the Bicycle Advisory Committee as a bicycle route.
Bedford Street is currently under construction and can either: 1) accommodate compliant
bicycle lanes in the area of construction; or 2) be marked with the road symbol known as
“Sharrows”.
All abutters along Bedford Street from the bike path to the intersection with Worthen Road were
notified by letter that this item would be discussed at your meeting tonight.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The bicycle lane is comprised of a painted symbol every 200 feet and a white edge line
separating the bicycles from vehicular traffic. There is no difference in the cost of a bike lane
marking vs a Sharrow. The area will have a white edge line for the entire length regardless of
these two options. There is no difference in the cost between installing bicycle lanes vs
installing share the road markings.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the proposed establishment of (bicycle lanes)(sharrows) along Bedford Street
from the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to the intersection with Worthen Road/Camellia Place.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
The DPW Highway Department will install the proposed pavement markings.
VOTED: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 689 OF
1986 OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE TRAFFIC RULES AND ORDERS
OF LEXINGTON, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN ON
NOVEMBER 13, 1967, NOW CHAPTER 192 OF THE CODE OF
LEXINGTON, ARE HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 192-18 SCHEDULE 1 THE
FOLLOWING:
LOCATION FROM TO REGULATION
___________________________________________________________________
Bedford Minuteman Worthen Road No Parking
Street Commuter Bike Lane
Both Sides Bikeway
__________________ _________________________
DATE OF PASSAGE
BOARD
_________________________
OF
___________________ __________________________
ATTEST TOWN CLERK
SELECTMEN
_________________________
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: STAFF: ITEM NUMBER:
September 22, 2014 William P. Hadley, Director I.7b
SUBJECT:
DPW/Engineering recommendation - No Parking –Worthen Road at Massachusetts Avenue
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Concerns of emergency services warrants posting of no parking in this area. By examination of
the original traffic signal plans dated 1976, it is apparent that these areas were intended to be
maneuvering/transition lanes. The increased demand for parking has recently seen vehicles
parking in these locations impeding safe traffic flow. Installing these signs will return the traffic
operations to the original intent.
Residents at 2027, 2030 and 2045 Massachusetts Avenue were notified by letter that this item
would be discussed at your meeting tonight.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Cost of materials and installation of each no parking sign is approximately $200. Approximately
8 signs will be required for a cost to the Town of $1,600.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the proposed establishment of a no parking as described below:
Both sides of Massachusetts Avenue from Parker Street to 100 feet west of Worthen
Road
Both sides of Worthen Road from 100 feet south of Massachusetts Avenue to 100 feet
north of Massachusetts Avenue.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
If approved, the DPW Highway Dept will install the proposed signs.
VOTED: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 689 OF
1986 OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE TRAFFIC RULES AND ORDERS
OF LEXINGTON, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN ON
NOVEMBER 13, 1967, NOW CHAPTER 192 OF THE CODE OF
LEXINGTON, ARE HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 192-18 SCHEDULE 1 THE
FOLLOWING:
LOCATION FROM TO REGULATION
___________________________________________________________________
Massachusetts
Avenue Parker Street 100’ West of No Parking
Both Sides Worthen Road
Worthen 100 South of 100’ North of No Parking
Road Massachusetts Massachusetts
Both Sides Avenue Avenue
__________________ _________________________
DATE OF PASSAGE
BOARD
_________________________
OF
___________________ __________________________
ATTEST TOWN CLERK
SELECTMEN
_________________________
_________________________
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: 9/22/14 STAFF: Lynne Pease ITEM NUMBER: I.11
SUBJECT:
Approve Entertainment License for Inn at Hastings Park for New Year’s Eve
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Inn at Hastings Pak submitted an application for a one-time entertainment for New Year’s
Eve on December 31, 2014 from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on January 1, 2015. It is suggested that
since the Town Manager approves restaurants staying open later on New Year’s Eve until 1:00
a.m. that this request be approved until 1:00 a.m. instead of 1:30 a.m.
See attached information.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve an Entertainment License for The Inn at Hastings Park to have a band as
entertainment on December 31, 2014 from 8:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 2015.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen’s Office
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: 9/22/14 STAFF: Lynne Pease ITEM NUMBER: I.12
SUBJECT:
Sign Warrant for Special Town Election
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached is the warrant for the Special Town Election on November 4, 2014 to fill vacancies on
the Board of Selectmen and School Committee for you to sign.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to sign the November 4, 2014 Special Town Election Warrant.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen’s Office
TOWN WARRANT
Town of Lexington
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Lexington Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are to notify the inhabitants of the town of
Lexington qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs to meet in their respective voting places in
said Town.
PRECINCT ONE, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; PRECINCT TWO, BOWMAN SCHOOL;
PRECINCT THREE, JONAS CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL; PRECINCT FOUR, BRIDGE SCHOOL;
PRECINCT FIVE, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; PRECINCT SIX, WILLIAM DIAMOND
MIDDLE SCHOOL; PRECINCT SEVEN, ESTABROOK SCHOOL; PRECINCT EIGHT, SAMUEL
HADLEY PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING; PRECINCT NINE, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL,
TUESDAY, the FOURTH of NOVEMBER, A.D., 2014
From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., then and there to choose by ballot the following Officers:
SELECTMAN …………………………..….to fill an unexpired term ending March 2016
SCHOOL COMMITTEE....……………… to fill an unexpired term ending March 2015
And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said election as provided by
statute.
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said
voting.
Given under our hands this 22nd day of September, A.D., 2014.
Selectmen
of
Lexington
I have posted printed copies of the foregoing Warrant in the Town Office Building and by mailing a printed copy of the same to
each dwelling unit in the town at least 7 days before the time of said voting.
Attest:
Constable of Lexington
Voting for November 4, 2014 Special Town Election and November 4, 2014 State Election
will be held concurrently at polling locations designated in this Warrant.
Warrant for State election may be found at www.lexingtonma.gov .
Town of Lexington
Lexington, MA 02420
Warrant - Special Town Election – TUESDAY, November 4, 2014
WS CAR SORT
POSTAL PATRON
LEXINGTON, MA
Bulk Mailing
U.S. Postage
PAID
Boston, MA
Permit No.
3011
NOTICE TO REGISTERED VOTERS
PRECINCT 1 & PRECINCT 5
Effective Immediately -
The new voting place for Precinct 1 and Precinct 5
is:
School Administration Building
146 Maple St (entry via driveway @ 328 Lowell St)
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: 9/22/14 STAFF: Lynne Pease ITEM NUMBER: I.14
SUBJECT:
Selectmen September Committee Appointment/Reappointments (continued)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached is a revised list of committees that have members with terms that expire September 30, 2014.
Below are the Committees that are ready for reappointments/appointments/resignations as indicated on
the attached list:
Board of Appeals and Associates
Council for the Arts
Design Advisory Committee and Associates
Hanscom Area Towns Committee
Housing Partnership Board
Human Services Committee
Lexington Scholarship & Education Fund Board
Retirement Board
Town Report Committee
Tree Committee
Water and Sewer Abatement Board
Any committee listing that indicates someone does not want to be reappointed needs to be added to the
existing vacancies.
The Planning Board Representative on the Housing Partnership Board is a voting member so that is why
that is included as an appointment.
There are many committees with vacancies. We are adverting in the Lexington Minute Man, on the
Town webpage and also sent a notice to the TMMA and Lexington Lists. It will also be in the next
Colonial Times Magazine.
We will continue the reappointment/appointment process at needed to fill vacancies.
If you have any questions on this appointment/reappointment, please let me know.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to reappoint/appoint/accept resignations as indicated on the attached list of committees.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen’s Office
Committee Members - Term Ending 2014
2020 Vision Committee 13 members, including 3 elected Boards, 3 year
term staggered
9/2014 (0) vacancy
Battle Road Scenic Byway Committee 3 Members, 2 year terms
9/2014 (1) vacancy
Bicycle Advisory Committee 13 Members, 3 Year Term (9 citizens plus Sel,
PB, CC and Recreation), Sept. 30, staggered
9/2014 (1) vacancy
Conservation Representative
Board of Appeals 5 Members, 5 Year Term, Sept. 30 staggered,
10 year term limit
51 Gleason Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointMartha C. Wood
Chair
Board of Appeals Associates 6 Members, 1 Year Term, Sept. 30
9/2014 appoint Laura Hussong, Jim
Osten, Bill Kennedy
(0) vacancies
22 Village Circle
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 do not reappointNancy M. Adler
216 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointRalph D. Clifford
4 Stetson Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 do not reappointFrederic S. Johnson
54 Asbury Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointRichard A. Michelson
33 Forest #311
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointFrederich D. Wells
33 Oak Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 do not reappointCarolyn C. Wilson
Friday, September 19, 2014 Page 1 of 7
Center Committee 11 Members, 3 Year Staggered Term, Sept. 30
9/2014 (1) vacancy
Communications Advisory Committee 11 Members, 3 Year Term, Sept. 30
9/2014 (1) vacancy
Condo Conversion Board 5 Members, 3 Year Term, Sept. 30
9/2014 (2) vacancy
Council for the Arts 11 Members, 3 Year Term, 2-term limit, Sept.
30, staggered
9/2014 appoint Matthew Pronchick (2) vacancy
Design Advisory Committee 9 Members, 1 Year Term, Sept. 30
9/2014 (3) vacancy
8 Balfour Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointRichard Friedson
201 Woburn Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointBahig A. Kaldas
67 Baker Avenue
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointTimothy D. Lee
Chair
15 Turning Mill Road
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointAlenka Slezak
210 Lincoln Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointBrigitte Steines
136 Worthen Road
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointSteven A. Vincent
Friday, September 19, 2014 Page 2 of 7
Design Advisory Committee Associates 8 Members, 1 Year Term, Sept. 30
9/2014 (6) vacancy
9 Maple Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointBruce Creager
1133 Mass. Avenue
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointJohn W. Frey
Economic Development Advisory Committee 11 members, 3 year term, September 30
9/2014 (1) vacancy
Energy Conservation Committee 9 members, Sept. 30
9/2014 (3) vacancy
Greenways Corridor Committee 9 members, 3 year staggered, Sept. 30
9/2014 (1) vacancy
Hanscom Area Towns Committee 16 Members
9/2014 appoint Timothy Dunn Planning Board
Liaison
Historic Districts Commission 5 Members, 5 Year Term, Jan. 1, 2 Term Limit
955 Mass. Avenue
Lexington, MA 0242
12/2014 Letter sent to LibraryJoseph M. Welch
Chair
Historic Districts Commission Associates 4 Members, 5 Year Term, Jan. 1
14 Smith Avenue
Lexington, MA 0242
12/2014 Letter sent to Arts & CraftsBarbara Feldman
Friday, September 19, 2014 Page 3 of 7
Housing Partnership Board 3 Year term, 15 Voting Members, 3 Liaisons
(Selectmen appoint 12; designated 3 for
9/2014 appoint N. Corcoran-
Ronchetti as Planning Board
representative
(5) vacancy
Human Rights Committee 9 members including school, police and senior
staff, Liaisons for School and BOS, 3-year
9/2014 (0) Vacancy
Human Services Committee 8 Members, 3 Year Term - staggered, Sept. 30
9/2014 (2) vacancy
3114 Lexington Ridge Drive
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 do not reappointMimi Ballard
1010 Waltham Street, E218
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointBarbara Ciampa
Lex. Scholarship & Education Fund Board 1-year term
146 Maple Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointPaul Ash
45 Spring Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointAnn Boese
15 Shade Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointThomas O. Fenn, Jr.
Schol.
14 Childs Road
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointSharon Lawler
1505 Mass. Avenue, 10 Russe
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointDavid Williams
Chair
Noise Advisory Committee 5 Members, 3-year staggered term; Liaisons
from BOS, PB BoH, HATS Env. Subc and
9/2014 (4) vacancies
Friday, September 19, 2014 Page 4 of 7
Retirement Board 3 year term
11 Cutler Farm Road
Lexington, MA 0242
10/18/2014 accept resignationMichael C. McNabb
Sel. Appt. Member
Sustainable Lexington Committee 7 Members, 3 year staggered, Sept 30
9/2014 (2) Vacancy
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committ 5 Members, until Report-Feb 04
9/2014 (1) vacancy
Tourism Committee 7 to 12 members, one year term, Sept. 30
9/2014 (up to 4) vacancies
Town Celebrations Committee 11 Members, 3 Year Term, June 30,
6/2014 (0) vacancies
Town Celebrations Subcommittee up to 15 Members, 1 Year Term, June 30
6/2014 (up to 4) vacancies
Friday, September 19, 2014 Page 5 of 7
Town Report Committee 9 Members, 1 Year Term, Sept. 30
9/2014 (2) vacancies
6 Bowser Road
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointGloria A. Amirault
member
3 Captain Parker Arms, Apt.
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointElaine Quinlan
member
152 Bedford Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointMargareth Sarmiento
member
33 Forest St #415
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointPhyllis Strimling
member
200 Swanton Street, Apt T9
Winchester, Ma 018
9/2014 reappointDavid S. Tabeling
member
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee 6 Members (3 citizens, Police, DPW, Super.
School), 1 Year Term, Sept. 30
7 Dover Lane
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014Stephen Ades
Citizen
1625 Mass. Avenue
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014David Cannon
DPW
146 Maple Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014Mary Ellen Dunn
member
1575 Mass. Avenue
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014Manuel Ferro
Police
64 Asbury Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014Steve Frymer
Citizen
566 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014Sudhir Murthy
Chair
Transportation Advisory Committee 7 Members, 3 Year Term, Sept. 30
9/2014 (0) vacancies
Friday, September 19, 2014 Page 6 of 7
Tree Committee 7 Members, 3 year term
9/2014 accept resignation of N.
Walker and make her an
honorary member
(0) vacancy
Water and Sewer Abatement Board 3 members, 3-year term staggered
9/2014 (0) vacancies
8 Revere Street
Lexington, MA 0242
9/2014 reappointJames A. Osten
Friday, September 19, 2014 Page 7 of 7
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: 9/22/14 STAFF: Lynne Pease ITEM NUMBER: I.15
SUBJECT:
Approve Solar RFQ Vendor Selection and MOU for Hartwell Avenue Site
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Dan Voss, Solar Task Force, will be at your meeting to ask you to approve the RFQ vendor and
the Memorandum of Understanding for solar at the Hartwell Avenue site. The selection of the
preferred vendor and signing of an MOU enables the next phase of due diligence on the
economic and operational feasibility of a solar installation at the Hartwell Avenue site. It does
not commit the Town contractually – the Town can elect to end the process at any time with no
financial impact.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The selection of the preferred vendor in and of itself does not have a direct financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the RFQ Vendor Selection of Brightfields Development LLC and approve the
proposed Memorandum of Understanding for installing solar panels at the Hartwell Avenue site.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen’s Office
Lexington Solar Task ForceBoard of SelectmenSeptember 22, 2014
Sustainable Lexington Committee PresentationSolar Taskforce Vendor Recommendation ✔The Solar taskforce recommends the award of #1 vendor status to the team led by Brightfields Development LLC and execution of an MOU to proceed to the next analysis phase.✔Notification of the award and execution of an MOU will allow the detailed scoping / pricing phase to begin. ✔As with the rooftop process, this decision does not in any way bind or commit the Town to moving forward with a project.September 19, 20142
Sustainable Lexington Committee PresentationHartwell: BRIGHTFIELD TEAM#1 of nine strong vendors.The Brightfields team includes partners Solar City and Advanced Solar Products.Highly experienced development team with over 750MW of Solar PV development nationally and 13.5MW for municipal entities in MA.Brightfields and Solar City are nationally recognized leaders in redeveloping Landfills and contaminated properties.Brightfields is headquartered in Needham, MA.September 19, 20143
Sustainable Lexington Committee PresentationQ&A4
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: 9/8/14 STAFF: Lynne Pease ITEM NUMBER: C.2-7
SUBJECT:
Consent
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
2. Approve the proposed time sequence for FY2016 Street Acceptance.
3. Approve Submitting MPO Nomination Papers and Statement of Candidacy for continuing as
one of the two town at-large seats.
4. Designate Members of the School Committee’s Policy Advisory Committee as Special
Municipal Employees.
5. Approve request of the Town Celebrations for the Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremonies
planned for November 11, 2014.
6. Approve the Selectmen minutes for July 28, 2014 and August 25, 2014.
7. Approve the Selectmen Executive Session minutes for August 24, 2014 and September 8,
2014.
See attached information.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen’s Office
TIME SEQUENCE FOR FY16 STREET ACCEPTANCE
1. November 3, 2014
Vote of intent to layout by the Board of Selectmen;
Board of Selectmen to sign "Notice of Intention to Layout" and notify Planning Board
and Constable;
2. January 5, 2015
By this date, written notice delivered to abutters by Constable informing them that the
Board of Selectmen intend to vote to layout as public way;
3. January 26, 2015
Public Hearing by Board of Selectmen in regard to their intent to layout public ways;
4. February 9, 2015
Vote to layout public ways by Board of Selectmen;
5. February 23, 2015
On or before this date layout plans filed with the Town Clerk by the Town Engineer;
6. March 9, 2015
After this date and before the close of Town Meeting, acceptance of the layout by
the Town at a Town Meeting. Within thirty (30) days of the date of acceptance of
layout by the Town Meeting, adoption of an Order of Taking by eminent domain
by the Board of Selectmen and an award of damages, if any;
7. Within thirty (30) days of adoption of the Order of Taking, recording in Registry
of Deeds of said Order and any betterment by the Town Engineer.
Approved by the Board of Selectmen at its meeting on ###.
School Committee’s Policy Advisory Committee
Members: 5
Appointed by: School Committee
Length of Term: 3 years
Appointments made: As needed
Meeting times: As posted
Description: The purpose of the School Committee’s Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)
is to review and study specific policies of the School Committeeas requested by the
School Committee’s Policy Sub-Committeeand to support the School Committee in the
development and upkeep of a Policy Manual.
Meetings: The Policy Advisory Committee will meet on an as needed basis. When called
upon by the School Committee, the Policy Advisory Committee will provide
recommendations on a timely basis. Meetings will be posted with the Town Clerk and
will comply with the Open Meeting Law, including the requirement that minutes will be
made available to the public.
The Policy Advisory Committee will make recommendations about policies to the School
Committee, but has no authority to approve policies. The full authority to approve
policies rests only with the full School Committee.
Criteria for Membership: The Policy Advisory Subcommittee shall include both
members of the School Committee Policy Sub-Committee in addition to other citizens
with experience and knowledge of School Committee policies and their legal
implications.
Notes:
1. Will request that Board of Selectmen designate as Special Municipal Employees.
SC Policy Advisory Committee Charge – Voted by the School Committee June 17, 2014
Policy Manual Subcommittee
Members: 2
Appointed by: School Committee
Length of Term: One year
Appointments made: As needed
Meeting times: As posted
Description: The purpose of this Subcommittee is to review and study policies of the School
Committee and to develop a Policy Manual for the Lexington School Committee. Once
approved the manual shall be regularly reviewed and updated.
The Subcommittee is to review existing policies and potential new policies, identify, study
and discuss possible obsolete policies, policies in need of revision and policies which do not
need revision. The subcommittee will then make recommendations to the full School
Committee for action on policies (including approval for new policies, rescinding obsolete
policies, and revising existing policies as needed).
As part of the policy review, the Subcommittee shall review the Policies and Procedures of
the School Committee and recommend changes. The School Committee Policies and
Procedures will become part of the policy manual after approval by the full School
Committee.
Criteria for Membership: The Policy Manual Subcommittee shall be made up of two current
members of the School Committee.
SC Policy Manual Subcommittee Charge – Voted by the School Committee June 17, 2014
Town of Lexington
Town Celebrations Committee
1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420
September 18, 2014
Mr. Joe Pato, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
RE: Veteran's Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Dear Joe,
On behalf of the Town Celebrations Committee we would like to make the following
requests in regards to the Veteran's Day 2014 events in Lexington.
2014 Veteran’s Day Parade:
The Veteran’s Day Parade would be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.
The Parade will lineup at 9:30 am in the driveway of 1557 Massachusetts Avenue and step
off at 10:00 am.
The Town Celebrations Committee requests the use of the westerly side of
Massachusetts Avenue from the driveway to 1557 Massachusetts Avenue to Bedford
Street, Bedford Street westerly to Harrington Road turn left onto Harrington Road then
left onto Massachusetts Avenue, then east along Massachusetts Avenue turning right
onto Muzzey Street to the Lexington High School Gymnasium for indoor ceremonies.
2014 Veteran’s Day Ceremonies:
With the Cary Memorial Building currently offline, the Veteran's Day Ceremonies will take
place inside the Lexington High School Gymnasium following the Parade with an 11:00
am start. We will contact the Public Facilities Department for approval to use the LHS
Gym.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
Suzie Barry, Chairman